George II : puppet of the politicians? / Jeremy Black.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Black, Jeremy.

Series:

Exeter studies in history

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

George II, King of Great Britain, 1683-1760.

George.

Kings and rulers--Biography.

Kings and rulers.

Great Britain--History--George II, 1727-1760.

Great Britain.

History.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xii, 303 pages : 1 map ; 24 cm.

Other Title:

George the second : puppet of the politicians?

Place of Publication:

Exeter : University of Exeter Press, 2007.

Summary:

Why is George II the forgotten monarch? In this new biography-the first for over 30 years-Jeremy Black explores why George II has been so neglected and demonstrates convincingly that he is a worthy subject of enquiry. Exploiting rich archival resources-including contemporary satire and letters-he amasses evidence that reveals much about George himself. In the process he goes beyond biography to provide a window on the King's world and a clear assessment of a difficult period of consolidation in British history.

Contents:

1 The Role of Monarchy in Eighteenth-Century Britain 1

2 A New Dynasty and a Quarrelsome Prince of Wales, 1683-1727 34

3 The King's Realm 56

4 The New King, 1727-1731 77

5 Character and Concerns 108

6 George and Walpole: Double Act or King in the Shadows? 1731-1741 140

7 Turmoil and Crisis, 1741-1746 169

8 The Rule of the Pelhams? 1746-1754 194

9 Last Years, 1754-1760 218

10 George II's Reputation 255.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780859898072

0859898075

OCLC:

156832070